Novato Community Hospital Internal Medicine

Whether you are just starting adulthood or entering your golden years, you want
a compassionate doctor who can guide you to better health. Internal medicine doctors
at Novato Community Hospital offer a wide range of services, including preventive care,
management of chronic conditions and nonsurgical medical treatments.

Internal Medicine within the Sutter Health network

Your Health Care Partner

Finding the right doctor can help you lead a healthier, happier life. Across the
Sutter Health network, internal medicine doctors, or internists, are primary care
physicians (PCPs) committed to serving as long-term health partners for you. Internists
focus on preventing, diagnosing and treating disorders—particularly those that
affect internal systems.

Your internist can help you make lifestyle changes that will improve your overall
health. Internists offer an extensive range of nonsurgical medical services including:

Preventive care

Physical exams and evaluations

Management of chronic conditions

Management of complex disorders

Mental health evaluations

Treatment of infectious diseases

Geriatric care

In addition to providing long-term care, many internists have additional training
in subspecialties such as gastroenterology
and rheumatology. Some internists also offer an innovative new care model called shared
medical appointments. Organized around conditions like diabetes or kidney disease,
these groups offer the opportunity to get support from people going through similar
health challenges while receiving medical advice at the same time.

Patient Information

Interested in becoming a Sutter patient? Here’s what you need to know about
health plans, choosing a doctor and how to get started today.

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Men's Health Research

Men's health research focuses on diseases and problems that affect only men. This
can include problems such as enlarged prostate (BPH), erectile dysfunction, penis
disorders, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.